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, protect the environment while also saving communities and companies money. with that said, i'll introduce edward norton. >> hey, everybody, it's great to be here. i was listening to all of that and i was thinking that phrases like public-private partnership get tossed around a lot. it's a collateral at podiums but it's really true. i think this is a great example of what can happen when smart policy makers like mayor london and her public utility commission recognize that government can play a role in not just facilitating but actually stimulating how society remakes itself and what the interplay is between business and public good. and i learned a lot about that and my , andy, when he was deputy secretary at the department of energy create the loan company that gave us companies like tesla now the highest cap auto company in the world and that was very much the product of government stimulus and i think it's phenomenal what anchor is doing and what the public utilities commission has capacitated and what matt and the cambrian team have created. the state of
, protect the environment while also saving communities and companies money. with that said, i'll introduce edward norton. >> hey, everybody, it's great to be here. i was listening to all of that and i was thinking that phrases like public-private partnership get tossed around a lot. it's a collateral at podiums but it's really true. i think this is a great example of what can happen when smart policy makers like mayor london and her public utility commission recognize that government can...
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which i think at the end of the date is a better work environment and gives you a better workflow. >> i believe that a really is a great experience because it provides an opportunity to have a better understanding of how government works. >> i think what i've learned so far is that every audit is unique everyday. different learning opportunities. >> the recordation we make in on its i can honestly go home at the end of the day and zack and treated [inaudible] in a better way. >> even of not familiar with what auditing is you should deftly find out. it's been really really awesome he was it turns out there's a whole world of auditing that i cannot open file oriented performance and [inaudible] and that's an exciting. audit is a lot broader than i ever knew before. >> >>> good afternoon, welcome to the remote hearing for thursday february 25th. the mayor declared a local state of emergency related to
which i think at the end of the date is a better work environment and gives you a better workflow. >> i believe that a really is a great experience because it provides an opportunity to have a better understanding of how government works. >> i think what i've learned so far is that every audit is unique everyday. different learning opportunities. >> the recordation we make in on its i can honestly go home at the end of the day and zack and treated [inaudible] in a better way....
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san francisco department of environment is a place where climate hits the street. we know that we don't have all the answers. we need to support our local champions, our local community to find creative solutions and innovations that help us get to zero waste. >> zero waste is sending nothing to landfill or incineration, using reuse and recovery and prevention as ways to achieve zero waste. the grant program is a grant program specifically for nonprofits in san francisco to divert material from landfill. it's important to find the san francisco produce market because there's a lot of edible food that can be diverted and they need positions to capture that food and focus on food recovery. >> san francisco produce market is a resource that connects farmers and their produce with businesses in the bay area. i think it's a basic human right to have access to healthy foods, and all of this food here is available. it's a matter of creating the infrastructure, creating jobs, and the system whereby none of this goes to waste. since the beginning of our program in july 2016
san francisco department of environment is a place where climate hits the street. we know that we don't have all the answers. we need to support our local champions, our local community to find creative solutions and innovations that help us get to zero waste. >> zero waste is sending nothing to landfill or incineration, using reuse and recovery and prevention as ways to achieve zero waste. the grant program is a grant program specifically for nonprofits in san francisco to divert...
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this is commission on the environment and the time is 5:05p.-m. cell phones and pagers are prohibited. due to the covid-19 health emergency and pro detect commissioners, department staff and members of the public, the commission on the environment meeting room 416 is closed. however, commissioners and department staff will be participating in the meeting. this is state wide stay-at-home order and all proceeding and proceeding local, state and federal orders declarations and directives. commissioners will attend the meeting through video conference or telephone and participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present. sfgov tv.org and each will be allowed three minutes to speak. comments are available via phone call by calling (415)655-0001. and entering access code 146 031 0364. when connected, dial star 3 to be added to the queue. if you do not press star 3, your virtual hand will not be raised and i will not call on up. call from a quiet location and turn down any other devices. alternatively, submit public comment by
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it's just a wonderful environment. i love the richmond district. >> and my wife and i own a cafÉ we have specialty coffee drinks, your typical lattes and mochas and cappuccinos, and for lunches, sandwiches and soup and salad. made fresh to order. we have something for everybody >> my shop is in a very cool part of the city but that's one of the reasons why we provide such warm and generous treats, both physically and emotionally (♪♪) >> it's an old-fashioned general store. they have coffee. other than that what we sell is fishing equipment. go out and have a good time. >> one of my customers that has been coming here for years has always said this is my favorite store. when i get married i'm coming in your store. and then he in his wedding outfit and she in a beautiful dress came in here in between getting married at lands end and to the reception, unbelievable. (♪♪) >> the new public health order that we're announcing will require san franciscans to remain at home with exceptions only for essential outings. >
it's just a wonderful environment. i love the richmond district. >> and my wife and i own a cafÉ we have specialty coffee drinks, your typical lattes and mochas and cappuccinos, and for lunches, sandwiches and soup and salad. made fresh to order. we have something for everybody >> my shop is in a very cool part of the city but that's one of the reasons why we provide such warm and generous treats, both physically and emotionally (♪♪) >> it's an old-fashioned general...
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and these renovations are really about ensuring that we provide a caring environment for people to get the care they need, to serve the whole patient. and serving the whole patient means providing an environment that is welcoming for people to get check-ups, for people to get primary care, and women's health care and medical testing and doing that all in one location. you know, in the medical jargon we call this low-barrier access, but that's really just a way of saying that we're flexible, that people can drop in, that we support people and caring for themselves. and it really takes a team in many cases to ensure that people realize their full ability towards health and wellness. it is has been over a year and a half. we've had the pandemic fight and, again, it is amazing what this clinic have done and what the staff have done and most importantly i think what the community has done to ensure that their health and wellness is maintained as well as possible. i also want to call out james and thank him for his partnership, including elio hutch, especially with the implementation of covi
and these renovations are really about ensuring that we provide a caring environment for people to get the care they need, to serve the whole patient. and serving the whole patient means providing an environment that is welcoming for people to get check-ups, for people to get primary care, and women's health care and medical testing and doing that all in one location. you know, in the medical jargon we call this low-barrier access, but that's really just a way of saying that we're flexible,...
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cars destroy or environment, cars create in -- our environment, cars create inequity, and cars create everything that the great highway perpetuates. we're risking destroying a place of beauty and serenity all because we can't get past the moving cars are essential. [inaudible] forever. >> thank you, caller. hello, caller. your minute begins now. >> hello. >> caller, yes, caller, your minute begins now. >> my name is jonathan roman. i've lived in the outer richmond since before the loma prieta. i've commuted by bike to pier one for three years. i use the great highway as a cyclist at least two times a week, but if less than a handful of people on the closed great highway on a sunny, windy day. who can i send these pictures two? the great highway is a major artery inside and outside the city. again, i do not support full closure. for many reasons, this was a poor plan to be implemented without back ups during the pandemic. it's punishing the people in richmond and sunset that need to use their cars for whatever reason. i do not think it's fair that you vote on anything before driving th
cars destroy or environment, cars create in -- our environment, cars create inequity, and cars create everything that the great highway perpetuates. we're risking destroying a place of beauty and serenity all because we can't get past the moving cars are essential. [inaudible] forever. >> thank you, caller. hello, caller. your minute begins now. >> hello. >> caller, yes, caller, your minute begins now. >> my name is jonathan roman. i've lived in the outer richmond since...
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there's so much important work that the department of the environment has to do. we just had this incredible success moving to all electric new construction, but there's next steps where we have to, like, start working on our existing -- how are we going to fund that work? if the board and the mayor wants to show that they're sincere about addressing the climate emergency, they need to come up with a serious way to fund this department. thank you. >> clerk: thank you for your comment. i will unmute our next caller now. >> hi, this is joanie eisen, a resident of district 10 and member of climate action coalition. thank you for convening this meeting. director raphael's presentation about everything that can't get done really scared me. a city's budget reflects its values. how can we tell our kids and grand kids that we didn't value or health and safety or anyone else's for that matter to meet our climate goals in time to avoid catastrophy. with no accessible levels of funding, san francisco doesn't have any idea of what implementing the financial plan will cost. th
there's so much important work that the department of the environment has to do. we just had this incredible success moving to all electric new construction, but there's next steps where we have to, like, start working on our existing -- how are we going to fund that work? if the board and the mayor wants to show that they're sincere about addressing the climate emergency, they need to come up with a serious way to fund this department. thank you. >> clerk: thank you for your comment. i...
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environment. i think that the c.a.c. does play a integral role, and there has been an appointment as i look to transition to this new committee. i do think that the work being done at the department of the environment aligns with my background. i'm excited and invigorated with the work that the department is doing, and i feel i can make an impact there. >> chairman: just as a matter of fact, that seat is still vacant, for the record. okay. supervisor chan? >> i think i have a couple of questions. like, one, why did you resign? and, i'm sorry, my apologies, mr. hunter, i did not know you personally or even professionally previously. but that speaks just about my not knowing, but not anything about your work. what was brought up was your membership and the action about cqua. i'm not going to dive too deep into that. but, mr. hunter, what is your view of cqua. i think that the cqua is decades long of environmental advocacy work. i think that it is there to safeguard our environmental issues -- really just to protect our env
environment. i think that the c.a.c. does play a integral role, and there has been an appointment as i look to transition to this new committee. i do think that the work being done at the department of the environment aligns with my background. i'm excited and invigorated with the work that the department is doing, and i feel i can make an impact there. >> chairman: just as a matter of fact, that seat is still vacant, for the record. okay. supervisor chan? >> i think i have a couple...
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san francisco's built environment does present challenges. the conclusion based on this preliminary review is the city may want to consider exploring the creation of the system to keep track. one contract that i spoke with is procurement might be needed to and there are a number of city departments that i'm working on. but i hope this is at least the starting point for what's being done across some city departments and i'd like to thank all the city staff and, madam chair, that concludes my presentation. >> chairman: thank you, executive officer goebel. this is amazing and it's really good to see the recommendation that you provide highlighting the need for us to actually have a city tracking system i think this is actually a question for our counsel that is there a way since within our authority is that we could actually create a mandate for from lafco as a body to issue a letter to all these or request basically an annual report from a list of city departments asking for the renewalable energy assessment because based on executive officer g
san francisco's built environment does present challenges. the conclusion based on this preliminary review is the city may want to consider exploring the creation of the system to keep track. one contract that i spoke with is procurement might be needed to and there are a number of city departments that i'm working on. but i hope this is at least the starting point for what's being done across some city departments and i'd like to thank all the city staff and, madam chair, that concludes my...
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sfo has a history of firsts in the environment be. first lead gold terminal in the world, first net zero energy building at an airport certified, first airport to ban plastic bottles. we are expanding the ban to all sweet beverages in april. julian is a coalition builder. she is strumental in developing industry leadership for the environment. she supported our previous director john martin in the formation of the gateway airport council and california airports council. part of that initiative was about advancing the sfo leadership in the environment. that is where the legacy that julian leaves for the city and airport resides is in that alignment of industry that is in such desperate need of leadership and julian provided that. we haven't realized it yet. i think the incredible work she has done and as we achieve goals most recently we had our fixed base operator providing fueling for private aircraft 100% sustainable aviation fuel in every aircraft that is moving the industry in the right direction. i appreciate julian and her fine
sfo has a history of firsts in the environment be. first lead gold terminal in the world, first net zero energy building at an airport certified, first airport to ban plastic bottles. we are expanding the ban to all sweet beverages in april. julian is a coalition builder. she is strumental in developing industry leadership for the environment. she supported our previous director john martin in the formation of the gateway airport council and california airports council. part of that initiative...
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berkeley where she's focused on environmental and public environment. please welcome ashley gerrity to lafco. i just want to let you know that the calafco has decided to cancel the board conference. also budgets have been slashed across lafcos across california. the next one is being planned for october 2022 in newport beach. and, finally, today, we talked about today being my last lafco meeting and i wanted to thank my time in the clean power sf team. we really grew to have a strong relationship over the years. i'd like to thank barbara hail and everyone over at clean power sf. when i came on, i did not know a lot about renewable energy and the way the program worked and they were always extremely helpful in helping me figure things out and i also want to thank my consultant that we brought on to lafco to produce a number of valuable reports. i also want to thank all of our survey team, u.c. santa cruz for all the survey work that they did. with that, madam chair, that concludes my report. >> chairman: thank you, officer goebel. it's really amazing to
berkeley where she's focused on environmental and public environment. please welcome ashley gerrity to lafco. i just want to let you know that the calafco has decided to cancel the board conference. also budgets have been slashed across lafcos across california. the next one is being planned for october 2022 in newport beach. and, finally, today, we talked about today being my last lafco meeting and i wanted to thank my time in the clean power sf team. we really grew to have a strong...
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from the department of the environment and [inaudible] from the department of the environment, as well, and we have several staff from the m.t.a. and the sfpuc for questions. so miss cummerford. >> thank you, supervisor melgar, and good afternoon, supervisor preston and supervisor peskin. my name is cindy cummerford with the department of the environment, and this is an ordinance amending the environment code to update the city's climate action goals, our planning process, and to establish department roles and responsibilities. so let me share my screen? give me one second, please. our timing is a little off, but the pause really allowed us to do a more robust engagement with the public, and it also allowed us to do some additional climate modelling, which i'll talk about in a little bit. so let me get this presentation. give me one more minute. it looks like it's loading. >> clerk: brian, if you don't mind putting up the powerpoint. >> sorry about that. i don't know why -- it looks like it's opening. one more second, and if not, we'll go to the copy that you have. >> clerk: oh, we see
from the department of the environment and [inaudible] from the department of the environment, as well, and we have several staff from the m.t.a. and the sfpuc for questions. so miss cummerford. >> thank you, supervisor melgar, and good afternoon, supervisor preston and supervisor peskin. my name is cindy cummerford with the department of the environment, and this is an ordinance amending the environment code to update the city's climate action goals, our planning process, and to...
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you'll have the peace of mind knowing you're doing your part in your household to help the environment. >> the hon. london breed: hello, everyone. i'm san francisco mayor london breed, and i want to thank you for being here today this monday. i remember during the pandemic, every day felt like a monday because many of us were indoors, working from home, and after 15 long, long months, finally, we are seeing the light that we continue to talk about at the end of the tunnel. at least 76% of san franciscans are fully vaccinated, and 83% of san franciscans have received at least their first dose. it's good news in san francisco, but i want to also caution those who have not been vaccinated. this new variant is very, very strong, it's very powerful, and dr. colfax and i talked about last week, and the people that we see at san francisco general hospital, none of them have been vaccinated. so keep that in mind as we begin to move forward and we begin to reopen our amazing city. this past weekend, i had a good time in san francisco. in fact, i was in probably almost every single neighborhood
you'll have the peace of mind knowing you're doing your part in your household to help the environment. >> the hon. london breed: hello, everyone. i'm san francisco mayor london breed, and i want to thank you for being here today this monday. i remember during the pandemic, every day felt like a monday because many of us were indoors, working from home, and after 15 long, long months, finally, we are seeing the light that we continue to talk about at the end of the tunnel. at least 76% of...
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the environment has changed and we need to adjust to the environment. nature teaches us that need to adjust our environments. our environment has to actively change, this pandemic has drastically change the environment for the worst. what we need to do is to help improve the quality of life for our youth by investing in education and employment programs. that is the best way in the best impact that we can make to help them obtain and maintain employment that will help them from being homeless. that is my recommendation and i highly recommend a youth ñ?ñ? for political leaders to support our most vulnerable youth during these unprecedented times. we have more opportunities for affordable housing and systems that can help you sustain stable living. since covid-19 nearly 40% of our young people have lost employment it has directly impacted their ability to maintain housing and overall worlds. there is a dramatic increase suicidal ideation and we need deeper investments in education. >> thank you. can we have the next caller please. mech hello this is jes
the environment has changed and we need to adjust to the environment. nature teaches us that need to adjust our environments. our environment has to actively change, this pandemic has drastically change the environment for the worst. what we need to do is to help improve the quality of life for our youth by investing in education and employment programs. that is the best way in the best impact that we can make to help them obtain and maintain employment that will help them from being homeless....
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the protection of the environment. so i am ready to roll up my sleeves and i'm excited to report back to you as more information comes available. so with that, i also want to say that i have been truly humbled by the amount of outpouring of support that i have received personally and that the department has received. we have worked very hard as a department to demonstrate our integrity and i expect the highest from my staff and the highest from myself. on the budget front, i had updates but we really already covered them when we talked about the letter. just to let you know that we are in constant contact with both the mayor's office and the budget analyst office about our current budget situation. i have no guarantees, but i have a lot of people aware and in large part that is because it is not my voice alone that is contacting them. it is the emails that you have sent. thank you for ccing me. it is the resolutions that you have given. it is the public participating to get the word out that this is a worthy department
the protection of the environment. so i am ready to roll up my sleeves and i'm excited to report back to you as more information comes available. so with that, i also want to say that i have been truly humbled by the amount of outpouring of support that i have received personally and that the department has received. we have worked very hard as a department to demonstrate our integrity and i expect the highest from my staff and the highest from myself. on the budget front, i had updates but we...
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our environment, it's not good for our environment. let's build for work are families. that's where the deficit is -- >> clerk: thank you. all right. so we now have two callers left in the queue. let's take the last two callers. >> hi, supervisors. i wanted to call today [indiscernible] but a sufficient quantity that people might be able to live here that weren't, as supervisor preston emphasizes, of the high income level. i would like to see normal people be able to return, i'd like to see this filled again with artists and musicians, and the path to that affordability, i believe, is found in this conversation here. so i'm calling for housing affordability, and we need to force sufficiently to be able to enable artists and musicians to live in the city. i think that decision still remains in your hands, and whether you can manage to resolve this crisis in a satisfactory manner, or whether you choose to stymie it so only the wealthiest can live here is probably in our city planners' hands despite s.b. 35, so i'm calling for you to make the right decision and build enoug
our environment, it's not good for our environment. let's build for work are families. that's where the deficit is -- >> clerk: thank you. all right. so we now have two callers left in the queue. let's take the last two callers. >> hi, supervisors. i wanted to call today [indiscernible] but a sufficient quantity that people might be able to live here that weren't, as supervisor preston emphasizes, of the high income level. i would like to see normal people be able to return, i'd...
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they talk about the department of environment. it started because of pg and e. >> thank you for your comment. next caller, i have unmuted your line. >> the gi grant program modifications. i would refer to the advance notice regulation change that was in compliance and very helpful. i think there should be another way i to apply for the program besides e-mail. the guidelines in the staff report said the only way was via e-mail. not everyone has e-mail, that's discriminatory et cetera. regarding waste water planning and i understand one person may be leaving and another person may he not have a medical situation. if that's the case, i send well wishes to the person leaving that's a great loss to the organization. and well wishes to the person not feeling well. how that for a coded reference. >> public item is is closed. >> do i have a motion and second to move item 15. roll call, please. >> (roll call). you have four ayes. >> next item, please. >> negotiations they will return to the commission with contract. >> we had a long discus
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i have loved working in conjunction with the department of the environment. and i go back 10 years now and one of the things that you say i did all these things and i remember one comment i read one time, dan flanagan planted 60,000 trees -- >> president stephenson: i think we lost you, dan. dan, if you can hear us, you may want to try turning off your video. okay. i can see you. but we can't hear you. if you try to turnoff the video, maybe the sound will come back on. >> can you hear me now? >> president stephenson: yes. >> okay. okay great. thank you. thank you. i loved working with the department of the environment. i had an incredible team. i had incredible history with the council, it had an amazing reputation and brand throughout the city and when you say i did all these things, it was a bunch of folks that made all these things happen. and commissioner stephenson, when you talk about how your kids are so excited about trees now, that's probably the coolest thing i have heard in a long time. that is truly where it is important. and the mere fact that 13
i have loved working in conjunction with the department of the environment. and i go back 10 years now and one of the things that you say i did all these things and i remember one comment i read one time, dan flanagan planted 60,000 trees -- >> president stephenson: i think we lost you, dan. dan, if you can hear us, you may want to try turning off your video. okay. i can see you. but we can't hear you. if you try to turnoff the video, maybe the sound will come back on. >> can you...
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due to the health emergency, the commission on the environment meeting room is closed. however, commissioners and department staff will participate remotely. this precaution is taken pursuant to the state wide stay at home order and all orders, decorations and directives. to comment you can call 415-655-0001. interact -- access 187 814 4525. when connected dial star 3 to be added to the queue. (roll call) >> president stephenson: next item please. >> clerk: item 2 president's welcome for discussion. >> president stephenson: good evening everyone. the commission on the environment acknowledges that we occupy the unseated homeland who were the original inhabitants of the peninsula and understand the connectedness of all things. we honor them for their enduring commitment to mother earth as the indigenous protectors of the land and in accordance with our traditions, they have never forgotten their responsibility as the care takers of this place and for all people who reside in their traditional territory. we recognize we benefit from working on their traditional homeland.
due to the health emergency, the commission on the environment meeting room is closed. however, commissioners and department staff will participate remotely. this precaution is taken pursuant to the state wide stay at home order and all orders, decorations and directives. to comment you can call 415-655-0001. interact -- access 187 814 4525. when connected dial star 3 to be added to the queue. (roll call) >> president stephenson: next item please. >> clerk: item 2 president's...
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the environment is very competitive, toxic almost. don't tell them i said that, but toxic almost. and most importantly, which was frustrating and often times very lonely. i realize in the work that i have been doing and the time in school and summers passed on that education was vital and to partner with city college to offer the certification for free was mind blowing. i was in shock. i found out about a week ago and i was at a loss for words. it was almost revolutionary, right? now this opens doors for you. it exposes you to a whole other career option. and above anything, it gets you in the door. so to work at the big tech companies like a few others said before, just because you start and that doesn't mean that is where you will stay in. achieving higher end and wanting more is the key. and who doesn't like casual ware, free food and stable jobs with high salaries, right? life is about taking risks. and stepping into the tech workforce and get your friends involved is one way to achieve that. achieve the i.t. support certification and i am a cs major and i want to know about m
the environment is very competitive, toxic almost. don't tell them i said that, but toxic almost. and most importantly, which was frustrating and often times very lonely. i realize in the work that i have been doing and the time in school and summers passed on that education was vital and to partner with city college to offer the certification for free was mind blowing. i was in shock. i found out about a week ago and i was at a loss for words. it was almost revolutionary, right? now this opens...
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that still has not fully protected us in this environment. so i know we're going to be on break. i know this delta variant is spreading quickly. but so is the conversation around the country and in our state and city about mandating vaccination. and it's something i think our public health department is talking about. our health officer is talking about, and something we're going to have to take up more seriously when we return from cess. i -- recess. i just wanted to put that out there. and the rest i submit. >> supervisor stefani: thank you, madame clerk. today i'm introducing an ordinance to begin the process of reforming the way the city regulates third party private security firms. we've seen reports of private security harassing. a black 5th grader was falsely accused of stealing a sandwich at a safeway grocery store. an indigenous woman was accused of shoplifting in another safeway grocery store. a 12-year-old boy was reportedly harassed and followed for several blocks by a private security guard. in the fall of 2019, a university high school student in my district was lea
that still has not fully protected us in this environment. so i know we're going to be on break. i know this delta variant is spreading quickly. but so is the conversation around the country and in our state and city about mandating vaccination. and it's something i think our public health department is talking about. our health officer is talking about, and something we're going to have to take up more seriously when we return from cess. i -- recess. i just wanted to put that out there. and...
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it's just a wonderful environment. i love the richmond district. >> and my wife and i own a cafÉ we have specialty coffee drinks, your typical lattes and mochas and cappuccinos, and for lunches, sandwiches and soup and salad. made fresh to order. we have something for everybody >> my shop is in a very cool part of the city but that's one of the reasons why we provide such warm and generous treats, both physically and emotionally (♪♪) >> it's an old-fashioned general store. they have coffee. other than that what we sell is fishing equipment. go out and have a good time. >> one of my customers that has been coming here for years has always said this is my favorite store. when i get married i'm coming in your store. and then he in his wedding outfit and she in a beautiful dress came in here in between getting married at lands end and to the reception, unbelievable. (♪♪) >> the new public health order that we're announcing will require san franciscans to remain at home with exceptions only for essential outings. >
it's just a wonderful environment. i love the richmond district. >> and my wife and i own a cafÉ we have specialty coffee drinks, your typical lattes and mochas and cappuccinos, and for lunches, sandwiches and soup and salad. made fresh to order. we have something for everybody >> my shop is in a very cool part of the city but that's one of the reasons why we provide such warm and generous treats, both physically and emotionally (♪♪) >> it's an old-fashioned general...
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the environment being a catalyst for them to start thinking about change that they perhaps didn't think was possible for them. >> when i lived in the shelters, i didn't feel safe, you know, sleeping. but then to come back home, that's beautiful and it's peaceful. i have a peaceful mind. >> i just look around and say "i'm okay." that's a great feeling. i wake up, i'm okay because i know when i go to bed i'm okay and when i wake up it's like i told you. it's this great feeling. everyone should have that. >> to find that you can be stable and actually mattering to the world, it's happening because you're living in this place. we're starting to see how communities built. veterans are reaching out to each other and when ed m. lee apartments is a place of hope and peace and you can't underestimate any one of those factors in the success of this place in just one year. [applause] >> okay. margie. give it up for margie. i forgot your dog's name? is it bear? >> "little bear." >> hi everybody. little bear. yes. i heard 17 billion and i went, "oh, wow." yes. let me say first, this is beauty. this
the environment being a catalyst for them to start thinking about change that they perhaps didn't think was possible for them. >> when i lived in the shelters, i didn't feel safe, you know, sleeping. but then to come back home, that's beautiful and it's peaceful. i have a peaceful mind. >> i just look around and say "i'm okay." that's a great feeling. i wake up, i'm okay because i know when i go to bed i'm okay and when i wake up it's like i told you. it's this great...
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essentially, we sell city bikes made for riding in urban environments. our core business really is to build bikes specifically for each individual. we care a lot about craftsmanship, we care a lot about quality, we care about good design, and people like that. when people come in, we spend a lot of time going to the design wall, and we can talk about handle bars, we can see the riding position, and we take notes all over the wall. it's a pretty fun shopping experience. paragraph. >> for me as a designer, i love the control. i can see what's going on, talk to my cutter, my pattern maker, looking at the designs. going through the suing room, i'm looking at it, everyone on the team is kind of getting involved, is this what that drape look? is this what she's expecting, maybe if we've made a customization to a dress, which we can do because we're making everything here locally. over the last few years, we've been more technical. it's a great place to be, but you know, you have to concentrate and focus on where things are going and what the right decisions ar
essentially, we sell city bikes made for riding in urban environments. our core business really is to build bikes specifically for each individual. we care a lot about craftsmanship, we care a lot about quality, we care about good design, and people like that. when people come in, we spend a lot of time going to the design wall, and we can talk about handle bars, we can see the riding position, and we take notes all over the wall. it's a pretty fun shopping experience. paragraph. >> for...
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and not have a vibrant environment like san francisco. and i know that i would talking a little bit earlier with katie and debbie and moved back to pennsylvania and is like night and day. they give out plastic bags like halloween candy and reusable bags to put my stuff? and i have a lot of work to do to be given a mission and i can't say what a joy to work with anna and i don't know that any other city can share with san francisco. and i will miss that for sure. and telling them about recycled glass and i will have to drive to pittsburgh to take my glass. and i have a lot of work and great people to look up to call if i get a job within a field like that. and be looking out for me. and cold hardware without the environmental awareness and none of this would have been possible and he was always willing to try and we love it that the community looks to us for guidance and is really appreciated and thank you from the bottom of my heart. i am always struck when we get the awards by the power of individuals that occasionally we give to organiz
and not have a vibrant environment like san francisco. and i know that i would talking a little bit earlier with katie and debbie and moved back to pennsylvania and is like night and day. they give out plastic bags like halloween candy and reusable bags to put my stuff? and i have a lot of work to do to be given a mission and i can't say what a joy to work with anna and i don't know that any other city can share with san francisco. and i will miss that for sure. and telling them about recycled...
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as much as mankind may shape its environment, the environment shapes both those who live in it. therefore the right to mold the city is another way of art take articulating (indiscernable). my time serving has provided much insight to city and agencies. it could directly influence the equitable design of our great city. during my tenure (indiscernable). yet with the fierce advocacy, mr. walton has equalized some of this long, overdue transportation needs. my desire is to stand for all of my loved ones who died prematurely, existing within the inequity of our environment. for the youth, who haven't been to schools since quarantine kicked in, to people fighting for their lives day in and day out. i hope to continue taking up space on this committee and for growing people like me. thank you. >> chairman: thank you, ms. chupala. >> chair, i believe we heard from one caller who was interested in the appointment as well, if you're ready to call on them. >> chairman: all right. let's hear from our caller. >> caller: hi. my name is tony wesling. i'm a long time resident of north beach,
as much as mankind may shape its environment, the environment shapes both those who live in it. therefore the right to mold the city is another way of art take articulating (indiscernable). my time serving has provided much insight to city and agencies. it could directly influence the equitable design of our great city. during my tenure (indiscernable). yet with the fierce advocacy, mr. walton has equalized some of this long, overdue transportation needs. my desire is to stand for all of my...
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which i think at the end of the date is a better work environment and gives you a better workflow. >> i believe that a really is a great experience because it provides an opportunity to have a better understanding of how government works. >> i think what i've learned so far is that every audit is unique everyday. different learning opportunities. >> the recordation we make in on its i can honestly go home at the end of the day and zack and treated [inaudible] in a better way. >> even of not familiar with what auditing is you should deftly find out. it's been really really awesome he was it turns out there's a whole world of auditing that i cannot open file oriented performance and [inaudible] and that's an exciting. audit is a lot broader than i ever knew before. >> >>> so, first of all, thank you all for coming here today. we appreciate the presence of labor and the building trades. thank you, rudy gonzalez, and larry mazzola jr. for joining us. we know that army morgan has a rich and deep history with labor not just as the business representative for local three, but also serving, y
which i think at the end of the date is a better work environment and gives you a better workflow. >> i believe that a really is a great experience because it provides an opportunity to have a better understanding of how government works. >> i think what i've learned so far is that every audit is unique everyday. different learning opportunities. >> the recordation we make in on its i can honestly go home at the end of the day and zack and treated [inaudible] in a better way....
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revised policiesfocus on preservation of built-in environments along with production . in addition to draft policies under goals five and six are shown here. revised policies for further protection of historic resources require implementation of historic guidelines. similar to the analysis or the proposed action, the preservation alternatives analysis will identify project types that are an anticipated result from the plan. this will include the list shown here which aims toprovide for additional housing units while reducing the impact to historic resources . in order to determine how the preservation alternative could change future housing development and prepare them for action the preservation analysis will determine the future housing potential of eachneighborhood in a high opportunity area . the futuredetermination will be based on the following factors : current distribution of environmentalresources , potential built in environment resources identified in adopting historic context , cultural districts and the 2050 neighborhood percentages that were discussed earl
revised policiesfocus on preservation of built-in environments along with production . in addition to draft policies under goals five and six are shown here. revised policies for further protection of historic resources require implementation of historic guidelines. similar to the analysis or the proposed action, the preservation alternatives analysis will identify project types that are an anticipated result from the plan. this will include the list shown here which aims toprovide for...
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labor and environment needs to find a way to work better together. and to me the hub is a fantastic way of bringing in labor proactively so that we create high road jobs, we create green jobs for so many of our san franciscans as you point out, and that we enable the small contractors to benefit from this green revolution. they need some assistance. they need some training. and they need that kind of inroads into this industry, because once they get the experience in san francisco, they're going to be so in demand in the entire bay area, i think that it's a great way for our economic recovery, frankly. and it's a way to make sure that our low-income communities are the first to receive the benefits, not the last. >> supervisor mandelman: and relatedly, the other major ask -- when i say major asks -- dollar-wise they're relatively small compared to what this committee is hearing in the overall budget, but the other request is for a few hundred thousand dollars for what i think that will be a study of potential revenue models, possibly carbon tax, but
labor and environment needs to find a way to work better together. and to me the hub is a fantastic way of bringing in labor proactively so that we create high road jobs, we create green jobs for so many of our san franciscans as you point out, and that we enable the small contractors to benefit from this green revolution. they need some assistance. they need some training. and they need that kind of inroads into this industry, because once they get the experience in san francisco, they're...
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they talk about the department of environment. it started because of pg and e. >> thank you for your comment. next caller, i have unmuted your line. >> the gi grant program modifications. i would refer to the advance notice regulation change that was in compliance and very helpful. i think there should be another way i to apply for the program besides e-mail. the guidelines in the staff report said the only way was via e-mail. not everyone has e-mail, that's discriminatory et cetera. regarding waste water planning and i understand one person may be leaving and another person may he not have a medical situation. if that's the case, i send well wishes to the person leaving that's a great loss to the organization. and well wishes to the person not feeling well. how that for a coded reference. >> public item is is closed. >> do i have a motion and second to move item 15. roll call, please. >> (roll call). you have four ayes. >> next item, please. >> negotiations they will return to the commission with contract. >> we had a long discus
they talk about the department of environment. it started because of pg and e. >> thank you for your comment. next caller, i have unmuted your line. >> the gi grant program modifications. i would refer to the advance notice regulation change that was in compliance and very helpful. i think there should be another way i to apply for the program besides e-mail. the guidelines in the staff report said the only way was via e-mail. not everyone has e-mail, that's discriminatory et...
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we have a long history of concern for environment and environmental justice. i think sb37 is really important to furthering that. in response to the planning department's position, which is i think the key issue here, i want to point out. the planning department has been violating ceqa for a decade by granting ceqa exemptions to projects built on contaminated sites. ceqa section 210884 states that projects on contaminated sites cannot be exempted from ceqa period. it doesn't make it a distinction between categorical exemptions and common sense exemptions. sb37 was intended to close the loophole created that the planning department has exploited here. as a result, at least it dozen to 20 sites has been exempted improperly from ceqa review. sb37 is sponsored by labors international union of north america. also supported by a broad range of environmental groups, statewide groups like the sierra club and green action and many others. all supporting this. when you see the construction trades and the environmental groups on the same page, you got to think there's so
we have a long history of concern for environment and environmental justice. i think sb37 is really important to furthering that. in response to the planning department's position, which is i think the key issue here, i want to point out. the planning department has been violating ceqa for a decade by granting ceqa exemptions to projects built on contaminated sites. ceqa section 210884 states that projects on contaminated sites cannot be exempted from ceqa period. it doesn't make it a...
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as director of the department of environment. i am pleased to be here along with mayor breed to welcome you and to talk about a subject near and dear to our hearts. in san francisco, we are proud to say that we are a transit-first city. we have a goal of 80% of trips by sustainable modes, getting people out of their cars where we're at 54%. we're proud of that number. we have a ways to go. >> thank you. >> i'm excited today to be joined by two mayors of copenhagen, seville that have a tremendous priority in their everyday work to think about how they can create cities that are comfortable for people outside of cars. cities that aren't built for the car but built for the pedestrian and the cyclist. help me welcome the mayors of copenhaggen and seville. [applause] and i have to say, i have some envy here, sitting on the panel with these two mayors and their cities. mayor janssen, copenhagen is synonymous with bicycling. for those that aren't copenhagen, what encouragement would you give them and what do you think the most important
as director of the department of environment. i am pleased to be here along with mayor breed to welcome you and to talk about a subject near and dear to our hearts. in san francisco, we are proud to say that we are a transit-first city. we have a goal of 80% of trips by sustainable modes, getting people out of their cars where we're at 54%. we're proud of that number. we have a ways to go. >> thank you. >> i'm excited today to be joined by two mayors of copenhagen, seville that have...
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i'm lowell chu with the department of the environment, the energy program manager. and as we discussed, bayren represents a major source of grant funding for the team at sfe. the funding is specifically to implement these programs you see like julia said, back to a local needs. i'll start with bayren business, it provides rebates, financing, advice to small and medium businesses, especially important during this time that so many local businesses are financially fragile. the goal is to support resiliency of the businesses by lowering energy and maintenance costs while improving the look and feel of the facilities during the recovery. the next program is bayren multi family that provides cash rebates and no cost energy consulting for five units or more to undertake upgrades in the program, specifically designed to save 15% or more of a build's annual energy usage and the rebate is simple, it is $750 peres residential unit. it has electric pathway, multi family customers can receive additional funding to switch from natural gas, space heating and water heating and coo
i'm lowell chu with the department of the environment, the energy program manager. and as we discussed, bayren represents a major source of grant funding for the team at sfe. the funding is specifically to implement these programs you see like julia said, back to a local needs. i'll start with bayren business, it provides rebates, financing, advice to small and medium businesses, especially important during this time that so many local businesses are financially fragile. the goal is to support...
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the environment has changed and we need to adjust to the environment. nature teaches us that need to adjust our environments. our environment has to actively change, this pandemic has drastically change the environment for the worst. what we need to do is to help improve the quality of life for our youth by investing in education and employment programs. that is the best way in the best impact that we can make to help them obtain and maintain employment that will help them from being homeless. that is my recommendation and i highly recommend a youth ñ?ñ? for political leaders to support our most vulnerable youth during these unprecedented times. we have more opportunities for affordable housing and systems that can help you sustain stable living. since covid-19 nearly 40% of our young people have lost employment it has directly impacted their ability to maintain housing and overall worlds. there is a dramatic increase suicidal ideation and we need deeper investments in education. >> thank you. can we have the next caller please. mech hello this is jes
the environment has changed and we need to adjust to the environment. nature teaches us that need to adjust our environments. our environment has to actively change, this pandemic has drastically change the environment for the worst. what we need to do is to help improve the quality of life for our youth by investing in education and employment programs. that is the best way in the best impact that we can make to help them obtain and maintain employment that will help them from being homeless....
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and we continue to be partners in if that environment. go doves. mayor breed. >> thank you so much, kim. and, thank you, for all that the warriors are doing to really protect our planet and that's what this is all about. one of the things that i'd like to, you know, tell debbie every time i see her because she's like, you know, i would call her "madam green." she's always looking for ways to save and support the environment and i'm always so proud about how much trash i don't have anymore. and, in fact, i share a trash bin with two other people and every time they pick up the trash, it may be one or two small bags in the trash and everything is recyclable. your plastic bags. you put them all in a bag and wrap them. it's easy. once you start doing it just becomes habit. from the coffee filters. you just throw those in the compost. i have more compost and more recycles than anything. i'm proud in doing it, but also it's second nature and anyone can do it and i would just say that when your kids tell you to do it, make sure you listen to you
and we continue to be partners in if that environment. go doves. mayor breed. >> thank you so much, kim. and, thank you, for all that the warriors are doing to really protect our planet and that's what this is all about. one of the things that i'd like to, you know, tell debbie every time i see her because she's like, you know, i would call her "madam green." she's always looking for ways to save and support the environment and i'm always so proud about how much trash i don't...
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we need to work with industry to make sure these buses work in our environment. the current buses our entire flights makes up .01% of the transportation sector emissions. that is because we have a very high percentage of fleet that is electric. they are trolley buses not recognized by carbs but they are zero emission vehicles. we use all renewable diesel on our hybrid vehicles. we are very excited about electric buses, but we do have a very, very small carbon footprint as an agency right now. >> i suspect members of this commission and the board of supervisors are interested in finding ways to push to ensure this is the last significant purchase of something that is contributing even in a small way to our carbon footprint. i also just, you know, want to put in a plug for moving back to community roots as soon as we possibly can. there are a ton of folks in the hills in my district and commissioner melgar's as well and probably other places in the city who have no way, just no way to use -- the to then have access to muni. if there aren't other comments or questio
we need to work with industry to make sure these buses work in our environment. the current buses our entire flights makes up .01% of the transportation sector emissions. that is because we have a very high percentage of fleet that is electric. they are trolley buses not recognized by carbs but they are zero emission vehicles. we use all renewable diesel on our hybrid vehicles. we are very excited about electric buses, but we do have a very, very small carbon footprint as an agency right now....
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our goal is to provide a safe environment secure environment for patients that want to make sure that our program has a healthcare specific context and we want to make sure we focus on prevention rather than reacting and responding. to keep us on task with these goals, we're developing a d.p.h. security equity group that will consist of the external advocates and employees and then representatives of the community and their role would be to evaluate the impact of these changes proposed further in the future recommendations and we look at this as we move forward and ensuring that d.h.p.'s healthcare security program is in align with industry standards. and so as we look at use of force data from law enforcement, 91% of use of force within our hospitals actually are against patients and it's actually contradictory to hospital regulations when 2 comes down to law enforcement interventions with people that are in a hospital and actually says according to c.m.s. that the only time they had not committed a crime and 46% of those patients were black avenue fern and are the highest to be subj
our goal is to provide a safe environment secure environment for patients that want to make sure that our program has a healthcare specific context and we want to make sure we focus on prevention rather than reacting and responding. to keep us on task with these goals, we're developing a d.p.h. security equity group that will consist of the external advocates and employees and then representatives of the community and their role would be to evaluate the impact of these changes proposed further...